With the launching of new Amazon-powered devices for smarter home and office, it announces new software development as well. The new development is about to make Alexa more conversational and less transactional and some other feature which will improve the overall voice assistant experience.
Setting new routines
Routines are a good way to make Alexa work by grouping various actions to a single command or having them pause at the same time every day. Amazon revealed that it would be expanding routines to make it smoother for you. From controlling the home automation to using it on office works, new routines will be helpful. Also, routines for kids are introduced to help them with daily tasks.
Location-based reminders
The Amazon Alexa skills got the wonderful feature of location-based reminders. You can set the reminder of for example, “Alexa, remind me to call my Dad when I get home.” As soon as you reach home, your phone will receive the notification reminding you to perform the task.
More helpful in the kitchen
Alexa is already doing great with features like making grocery lists, multiple timers and other third-party cooking skills, now it will be able to offer step-by-step instructions too.
Multistep commands
Yes, the new software upgradation let you make multiple commands at one sentences. For example, “Alexa switch off the light, close the door and play a soothing music”. Alexa is now capable of doing multi-tasks on one request.
Calling with Skype
Alexa can directly call a person from your Skype contact list. With just one command, she will be able to make both voice and video calls to any person, anywhere in the world.
Local Voice Control
Generally, when the internet goes out, Alexa speakers stop working altogether. However, with these development Echo devices (built-in smart home hubs), will be able to control your smart home devices that works on the same local wireless network. But this feature will not work with existing devices without the built-in hub features.
Email integration
Alexa will soon get email integration, too. After linking a Gmail, Outlook or Hotmail account, you can say, "Alexa, do I have any new emails?" It will read through your emails and you will be able to reply using your voice.
Whisper mode
The upcoming Whisper Mode for Alexa speakers is a unique take on controlling the voice and not disturbing others. If you whisper your command to Alexa, she will also response whispering back.
These upcoming updates are making us excited to work more on its skills. Being one of the Amazon Alexa Skills Development company, we are looking for more great updates from Amazon. The future of AI is here and you need to take the full advantage of it.
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